Restoration of the World Cultural Heritage Hildesheim Cathedral

The Hildesheim cathedral belongs to the Unesco World Cultural Heritage. It was completely destroyed shortly before World War II ended. 50 years after the reconstruction the planned restoration is much-needed. For that reason the cathedral has been closed on 10 January 2010.

Nine in one sweep
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New trees are planted at the Domhof – five of them donated

The Domhof in Hildesheim is still a construction site. In February 2011, a number of trees had to be felled due to age and to enable the outdoor area to be redeveloped. The empty spaces left have now been refilled: nine Kaiser Linden trees have been planted over the last few days. Citizens of Hildesheim have been playing their part.

A full-bodied ringing at the Hildesheim Cathedral
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Donors wanted for a new belfry and bells for the Hildesheim Cathedral

For the first time in decades, the rich sound of bells ringing in all their glory will be heard from the Hildesheim Cathedral following its renovation. A new belfry is currently being constructed. The concrete work and the pouring of the foundation began on Tuesday. The Mariendom (St Mary’s Cathedral) will also gain six new bells, which will be funded exculsively by donors. Donors are still being sought for the casting of the 850 kilogramme “Martin Bell”.

Colourful moving images
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Diocesan DVD video illustrates the 1200 years of building history of Hildesheim Cathedral

Hildesheim (bph) A picture says more than a thousand words, and a film often more than a whole book. In a 22 minute animated video, the Diocese of Hildesheim has now reviewed almost 1200 years of its cathedral hill’s past, creating a vivid impression of the chequered history of the cathedral and its surrounding buildings. This unusual and elaborately designed DVD video, supplemented by plenty of bonus material, is now available for purchase and entitled “1200 years of Hildesheim Cathedral: a building history”.

Frequently asked questions concerning cathedral restoration
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A few questions about the restoration of Hildesheim cathedral will be answered here.